Review of The Shipping News (2001) by Denisse T — 18 Feb 2010

This was a beautiful movie. I recommend it to anyone who likes slow paced dramas.

This review of The Shipping News (2001) was written by Denisse T on 18 Feb 2010.

The Shipping News has generally received positive reviews.

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